Archive for October 30th, 2007
New York Times Jumps The Gun On Mississippi Capital Case
0 Comments Published by Kedar October 30th, 2007 in Court Procedure, Death Penalty, Supreme Court, Constitutional LawThe New York Times has an article that outline the facts surrounding the Court’s recent stay reversal. They slide in this blurb:
Even without a written opinion, the Supreme Court’s action Tuesday night clarified a situation that had become increasingly confusing as state courts and the lower federal courts, without further guidance from the justices, wrestled […]
Court Reverses- Stays Mississippi Execution
1 Comment Published by Kedar October 30th, 2007 in Court Procedure, Death Penalty, Supreme CourtIn a surprising turn of events, the Supreme Court offered a stay in the case of Earl Barry. Just yesterday, they had denied stay in the case.
Barry was scheduled to be executed around 6:00 local. Apparently, the Court granted stay 15 minutes before he was scheduled to meet his maker.
In the Order, the Court specifically […]
Supreme Court Explains Denial of Stay in Mississippi Execution Case
1 Comment Published by Kedar October 30th, 2007 in Court Procedure, Antonin Scalia, Death Penalty, Supreme CourtYesterday, The Supreme Court released an order in Berry v. Mississippi. In an unusual move, the Court denied Earl Berry’s stay for execution and proceeded to briefly explain their decision:
The judgment of the Mississippi Supreme Court relies upon an adequate and independent state ground that deprives the Court of jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court has now granted […]
